Forrest

American  

[fawr-ist, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. Edwin, 1806–72, U.S. actor.

2. John, 1st Baron, 1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.

3. Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.

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Forrest British  

/ ˈfɒrɪst /

noun

1. John , 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)

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Example Sentences

He's resisted whatever urge he may have had in calling up James Forrest.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Then the realization hit that the telecom spending was overblown,” Forrest said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

"That's consistent with some of the most massive galaxies in the local universe, but it was a bit surprising to find it so early on," Forrest said.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

With a 65-year-old patient, “there’s a likelihood that first valve you put in isn’t going to last until they’re 85,” Forrest said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“You shouldn’t go back to the Vineyard because you feel obligated to Forrest, of all people,” said Jule.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart